2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
The "vision" in the title is the only "vision" in Salaam Bukhari's crime thriller because one can't find anything that even closely resembles a directorial vision within a 500-metre radius of this film.
Anandu Suresh reviews
89 reviews of Indian films, average rating 2.4/5.
89reviews
2.4/5average rating
4highest: Kaathal – The Core
0.5lowest: Maharaja Hostel
40Under 2.25
202.25 to 2.9
223 to 3.9
74 and up
Malayalam 2.45/5 (75)Tamil 2/5 (12)Kannada 3.5/5 (1)Telugu 2.5/5 (1)
Titans1/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Director Prince Joy's Titans belongs to the latter category [of movies we can't wait to end]. The unfunny "jokes" only make matters worse.
Jailer 22.5/5
2026 · Tamil · Indian Express
Jailer 2 doesn't quite meet the mark as a movie and especially as the sequel to the efficacious Jailer (2023), mainly because of weak writing.
2026 · Tamil · The Indian Express
Yezhu Kadal Yezhu Malai feels like no one involved in the movie, especially Ram, had a clue what they were doing.
Dhoomakethu2.5/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Dhoomakethu movie review: Throughout director Sudhi Maddison’s Dhoomakethu, we constantly hear various characters say that Lathin Kumar alias Kuttan (Sajin Gopu) has finally found a woman who wants to marry him after significant…
Dorothy3/5
2026 · Tamil · The Indian Express
While his intent may be noble, it's impossible to say the same about its impact.
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
It’s a Medical Miracle movie review: What others perceive as “super” powers may not feel the same to superhumans all the time. This is not just in a moral, “with great power comes great responsibility” way.
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
What keeps Pradhama Drishtya Kuttakkar from being an impeccable crime thriller is its convenient writing and resemblance to past movies.
I’m Game2.5/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Mysskin plays David Abraham, the main antagonist. While the role is fairly straightforward, he unnecessarily adds a layer of eccentricity and caricature, ultimately undermining the character.
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Director Girish AD handles the age-gap romance in the Nivin Pauly-Mamitha Baiju starrer with rare maturity, charm, and organic humour.
Thudakkam2/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Vismaya Mohanlal makes a solid debut in the Jude Anthany Joseph directorial, but shoddy writing holds the action drama back from reaching its full potential.
Unmadham3/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Just when I thought Shahi Kabir couldn't impress us with yet another police story, he has proven me wrong, underscoring that there's enough behind the khaki that's unexplored.
Pluto2/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Adithyan Chandrashekar's Neeraj Madhav-Althaf Salim starrer fails to turn its novel idea into real laughs.
Maharaja Hostel0.5/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
If the comedy is bad, the horror is far worse, and Maharaja Hostel would make one develop a newfound respect for many of director Vinayan's horror films.
Gatta Kusthi 21.5/5
2026 · Tamil · The Indian Express
The Vishnu Vishal-Aishwarya Lekshmi starrer swaps actual sports for outdated patriarchal lectures and tone-deaf humour.
Uyir1.5/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Director M Padmakumar's Roshan Mathew-Shruthy Menon starrer is a loosely written, spiritless affair that completely misses its emotional core.
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Jiyen Krishnakumar's action drama tries hard, but Murali Gopy's text-heavy, pretentious screenplay strips the film of any real soul.
Mollywood Times2.5/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Trust me here; Mollywood Times indeed had the potential to be a masterpiece. There are several moments in the movie where director Abhinav Sunder Nayak and writer Ramu Sunil's sheer brilliance knock our socks off.
2026 · Tamil · The Indian Express
While Parimala and Co isn't one of the worst Tamil movies to have come out in recent times, it gets under one's skin throughout, as it feels like one of the most lazily written and conceived mainstream commercial Tamil films in…
Kattalan1.5/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Kattalan serves as definitive proof that no amount of electrifying background score and slow motion can create mass appeal that isn't already present in the script.
Drishyam 32.5/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
I am not saying that Drishyam 3 is a great movie — it really isn't! But Jeethu hasn't ruined the franchise's reputation this time either, which, in itself, is a big deal at this point.
Athiradi2/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
The Athiradi balloon is so transparent that the hollowness within is quite evident.
Dridam1.5/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Dridam is one of those crime thrillers that's far too middling to be taken seriously, let alone offer us a gripping ride.
Patriot3/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
While this is a commendable approach, Mahesh's script ultimately falls flat, with mediocre writing throughout that fails to elevate Patriot to its true potential.
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Although Oru Durooha Saahacharyathil isn't as experimental as Ratheesh's last directorial effort, this movie also struggles under the weight of the director's excessive ambitions and determination not to follow conventions.
Prathichaya2/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Although the Nivin Pauly-starrer's visuals have the depth and sharpness found in today's Malayalam cinema to an extent, the writing never actually hits the mark.
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Despite having many elements and an ambitious plot, Aadu 3 ends up being an absolute letdown.
Masthishka Maranam3.5/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
There are some filmmakers who make us desperately want to infiltrate their minds just to see what goes on in there and to get a sneak peek at how they perceive the world. Krishand is one among them.
Prakambanam2/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
While the film is partly fun — thanks in particular to the impressive way in which Vijesh has extracted chaos from the scenarios — Prakambanam is one of those movies that has too many problematic layers beneath its glossy…
Baby Girl1.5/5
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
It's sad to see someone struggle with something they were once masters of...
2026 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
The biggest shortcoming of the action comedy is that it mostly works only when it's focused on the wrestling ring.
Parasakthi2.5/5
2026 · Tamil · The Indian Express
Parasakthi is, without doubt, an extremely important and pertinent movie in the current sociopolitical environment, offering a reminder that history has a tendency to repeat itself, and the makers deserve credit for even…
Sarvam Maya2.5/5
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
If you are a fan of a simple movie that offers a momentary escape from reality and a few laughs in a stress-free setup, Sarvam Maya is definitely for you.
Kalamkaval2.5/5
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Amid all the shortcomings, it's Mammootty's courage to take on such a devilish character and his sharp performance that keep viewers engaged with the crime thriller.
Kaantha3/5
2025 · Tamil · The Indian Express
Although Kaantha opens strongly by throwing us into the middle of the duel of towering egos between TKM and Ayya, while also offering an exquisite overview of 1950s Tamil Nadu and its cinema, it doesn't take long for the movie's…
Diés Iraé4/5
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Dies Irae Movie Review & Rating: Just about 10 minutes into Dies Irae, I couldn’t help but admire the natural rhythm at which the film was progressing.
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Pet Detective is one of those movies that's partly fun and partly funny, but rarely both at the same time and not consistently so.
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Feminichi Fathima movie review: By then, a stray dog too had peed on the mattress while it was left outside to dry under the sun after her son wet it the night before.
Mirage1.5/5
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
If anything in Mirage is as poor as the writing and Jeethu’s direction, it’s Satheesh Kurup’s cinematography, marked by an overuse of weird camera angles.
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
While many aspects of Odum Kuthira Chadum Kuthira infuriated me, the only thing that truly saddened me was seeing Kalyani Priyadarshan take yet another nosedive as an actor — struggling in a character that clearly demanded far…
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Hridayapoorvam is one of the most confusing movies I have watched in recent times.
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
I believe Lokah is one of the finest superhero films India has ever produced.
Thalavara1.5/5
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
The problem might not be with me but with the movie itself, wherein too many random elements are taped together to fill the runtime, with no effort to ensure quality in any aspect.
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
For a movie that's titled Sumathi Valavu, the fact that so much of it is about everything but that significantly detracts from the experience.
Thalaivan Thalaivii1.5/5
2025 · Tamil · The Indian Express
Although Thalaivan Thalaivii opens in a jovial manner, once the story settles in, the movie becomes a scream-a-thon where almost all characters are simply yelling at each other.
Maareesan2/5
2025 · Tamil · The Indian Express
Fahadh Faasil and Vadivelu do most of the heavy lifting in this comedy thriller while director Sudheesh Sankar and others just watch with the cameras on.
Su from So3.5/5
2025 · Kannada · The Indian Express
While modern filmmakers have largely moved away from assigning clear-cut heroic and antagonistic traits to their characters, instead opting to explore their greys as well, Su From So takes this concept to another level.
Ronth3.5/5
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Although the basic idea of Ronth bears similarities to Shahi's sophomore screenplay Nayattu, what sets the two films apart is the way the writer-director has handled the overall narratives and characters.
Thug Life1.5/5
2025 · Tamil · The Indian Express
The Mani Ratnam directorial is plagued by extremely subpar writing that not only fails to make the most of its premise but also falls short in delivering an engaging experience.
Narivetta3/5
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Tovino Thomas is solid as Constable Varghese Peter, but in scenes set in his hometown, both his performance and dialogue delivery often come across as artificial.
Padakkalam1.5/5
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Despite having a fascinating plot, Padakkalam is let down completely by aimless writing.
Thudarum4/5
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Thudarum ranks among one of the finest Indian revenge thrillers that hasn't compromised on any of its aspects, both on the creative and technical sides, while also ensuring brilliant performances – particularly from Mohanlal and…
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
From the very first scene, Rahman makes it clear what he aims to do with Alappuzha Gymkhana and he nails the tone at the outset itself, brilliantly maintaining it until the very end.
L2: Empuraan3/5
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Empuraan Movie Review & Rating: Making a sequel is no simple feat, especially for a movie whose popularity and acclaim have only grown over the years.
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Officer On Duty movie review: When will our thrillers move beyond centring on violence against women’s bodies or the ‘shame’ associated with their nudity being leaked to the world?
Bromance2.5/5
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
While Bromance succeeds on multiple fronts, it is undeniably the contributions of these three [composer, cinematographer, editor] that make it an engaging experience, even concealing many of its narrative shortcomings.
Ponman2.5/5
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Ponman is, in all honesty, one of those films that deserve appreciation for its technical brilliance and stellar performances, yet its glaring misrepresentations and the glorification of wrongdoings highlight how a well-executed…
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
While Gautham Vasudev Menon has mostly opted for simple scenarios, almost the entire film is handled in an unrefined manner, lacking a professional touch — almost as if the Mammootty-starrer's made by an amateur.
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
In many ways, Rekhachithram (sketch) is a tribute to the magical allure of cinema, which not only captures stories but also preserves it all as historical records, ensuring that everything and everyone within it becomes an…
Identity2/5
2025 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Identity movie review: A curious spectre looms over Malayalam thrillers these days — one that’s essential to their survival and hence, impossible to exorcise.
Pushpa 2 – The Rule2.5/5
2024 · Telugu · The Indian Express
Throughout the film, Allu Arjun and Fahadh Faasil constantly strive to outdo each other, delivering outstanding performances without any dip in quality. They shine thanks to stellar performances and electrifying chemistry.
Sookshmadarshini3.5/5
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
From the outset, MC and writers Libin TB and Athul Ramachandran have a clear vision of what they want to achieve and they build only what's necessary, ensuring everything aligns seamlessly.
Hello Mummy2/5
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Hello Mummy is one of those films that struggle to find a clear tone or voice, leaving it in a constant loop of uncertainty without ever settling into something cohesive or fully engaging.
Mura2.5/5
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
However, the film struggles to make viewers feel sympathetic towards the four youths due to the constant bombardment of crimes.
I Am Kathalan2.5/5
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Although Girish's decision to keep I Am Kathalan under 120 minutes is commendable — any longer might have made it feel dragged out — the film still struggles to keep viewers fully engaged due to the lack of depth in Sajin's…
Pani2.5/5
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
While the world-building and character introductions in the first act are solid, suggesting that Joju and team are on track to deliver an outstanding actioner, Pani's script falters very soon and begins bombarding viewers with…
Bougainvillea3.5/5
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
From the outset, Amal manages to create an atmosphere that is eerie and fragmented, mirroring the disjointed memories in Reethu's mind.
Vaazha2/5
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
While Vaazha might evoke laughter and nostalgia for many, a major issue with the film is its blatant glorification of male irresponsibility and a carefree attitude that often impacts others.
Nunakkuzhi3/5
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Nunakuzhi movie review: There’s something enchanting about seeing Basil Joseph on screen, whether he’s falling in love, making mistakes, getting into trouble, lashing out, or breaking down in tears.
Thalavan1.5/5
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Jis Joy's film suffers from poorly crafted dialogues, a weak script that fails to elevate the film and abrupt shifts in tone between a police procedural and a crime thriller that detract from the overall experience.
Turbo2/5
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Even as the script drags on endlessly, Vysakh's movie is predominantly salvaged by Mammootty's no-holds-barred performance, operating in top gear, complemented by Raj B Shetty's remarkable presence as the villain.
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
The most impressive aspect of the Vipin Das directorial is the on-screen chemistry between Prithviraj Sukumaran and Basil Joseph, who set the screen ablaze whenever they appear together with their remarkable handling of humour.
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Dijo Jose Antony's Nivin Pauly-starrer Malayalee From India is loud, irritating and underwhelming and serves as a reality check for Malayalees amidst the recent flurry of successful films.
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
The major disappointment in Vineeth Sreenivasan's Dhyan Sreenivasan and Pranav Mohanlal-starrer lies in the fact that, despite the ensemble cast, it's only Nivin Pauly, in an extended cameo, who delivers a standout performance.
Aavesham3.5/5
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Jithu Madhavan's gangster comedy is arguably Fahadh Faasil's first all-encompassing masala film and the actor unabashedly uses it to silence all the criticisms against him that he can't handle mass characters.
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Chidambaram's survival thriller, starring Soubin Shahir and Sreenath Bhasi, is also about hope, resilience and perseverance, and the fact that it is based on a true story makes it even more impactful.
Bramayugam3.5/5
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Mammootty doesn't hold back in even the most disturbing scenes in the Rahul Sadasivan film, going all in and extracting the best from himself to elevate the movie.
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Darwin Kuriakose's Tovino Thomas-starrer offers two movies/stories/episodes within its runtime, where the only common factors are the cops at the centre of the narrative, much like an anthology series.
Premalu3.5/5
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Girish AD deserves commendation for seamlessly incorporating the city of Hyderabad into the narrative, adding depth to the story without overshadowing it.
Abraham Ozler2.5/5
2024 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Midhun Manuel Thomas' film, starring Jayaram in the titular role, can be dubbed as a crime thriller that meets the essential criteria for the genre.
Neru2.5/5
2023 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Most crime thrillers, at least in recent times, usually end on a “high” note with the previously elusive and unidentified culprit being apprehended by the infallible hero cop. But what happens to these culprits after that?
2023 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Jeo Baby's film, starring Mammootty and Jyotika, is a groundbreaking film that should be watched by all, particularly those in the film industry who continue to present recycled age-old narratives, expecting unquestioning…
Falimy2/5
2023 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Do group trips carry the same significance for everyone involved? And if not, could it impact the overall mood of the trip?
Kannur Squad3/5
2023 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
There is something inherently charming about police procedurals.
2023 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
Though the Dulquer Salmaan-starrer possessed the potential to be celebrated alongside iconic gangster movies like Satya, Vada Chennai, and Gangs of Wasseypur, its failure to feature a compelling narrative prevents it from…
Jailer2.5/5
2023 · Tamil · The Indian Express
Jailer 2 Movie Review & Rating: At a crucial moment, “Tiger” Muthuvel Pandian (Rajinikanth) says, “Over the past 50 years, many have tried to finish me, but still…” and almost as if it’s a continuation, we hear, “Ungoppan…
2023 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
There’s something ailing the work of most of the senior writers and filmmakers in the Malayalam industry, and that something stems from their failure to update themselves and their reluctance to embrace the changing times.
20184/5
2023 · Malayalam · The Indian Express
When filmmakers make movies about traumatic incidents, they often fail to empathise with the survivors.
Vaathi1.5/5
2023 · Tamil · The Indian Express
One of the most significant factors that make Tamil films unique is their willingness to address social issues, even in out-and-out entertainers.
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